Hello, Autumn

Together we celebrate literacy—see what’s coming up.

Staff Update

We wish Matthew Blue the very best as he moves on to a new opportunity. His position will be opening soon—if you know someone who might be a great fit, please let us know.

Upcoming Events

• September 26, 2025 – AI in the Classroom: Smarter Teaching & Lesson Planning with Zoe Taylor-Hayden
• Part 1 – Intro to AI → 11:00–11:45
• Part 2 – AI in Action → 12:00–12:45

SFCC Adult Education, Room 503

• Oct 2, 9:00am –12:00pm – Citizenship Tutor Training (LVSF-trained tutors only). RSVP with Amanda.
• Oct 3 – Recognition Event for Students & Tutors (students, tutors, families). RSVP with Sandra.
• Oct 25 & Every Thursday – Practice English Sessions (3:00pm –4:00pm). Open to students & community.

Citizenship Success!

LVSF celebrated National Citizenship Day with host, Somos Un Pueblo Unido, and the mayor at the Convention Center.

27 LVSF students passed their citizenship test this year thanks to our amazing tutors! A special thanks to our tutors at Somos Un Pueblo Unido: Kim Wiley, Baksim Goddard, Ellen Rosell, Lyn Garling, Susan Keller, Carlos Campos, and Ellen Biderman for making it happen. LVSF is grateful to all our other wonderful ESL, BL, and Citizenship that tutor for the LVSF program.

Literacy & Library Highlights

• Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept 15–Oct 15
• Banned Books Week: Oct 5–11 – Celebrate the freedom to read!
• National Book Month: All of October
• Read Aloud to a Child Week & National Friends of Libraries Week: Oct 19–25

Get Involved

Share your photos or stories of reading aloud with family and friends—we’d love to feature them!

Parent tip:

Reading aloud, asking questions, and talking about stories helps kids build strong literacy skills.